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Project COPO cleanup
well, its been about 7 years since I finished the resto on my COPO Chevelle. Since it has been finished I have never been happy with the canshaft in the mnotor..ts a little big..sounds mean, but does'nt run worth a crap!....so I had Chris Straub grind me a up custom solid roller more along the lines of a stock cam rather than the "racey "cam that was in it. I suppose I could change the cam with the motor in the car, but I think I will pull the motor so I can clean and repaint some stuff, replace the repro exhaust manifolds that were temporary ( 6 years ago) as one of the originals had broken while assembly was going on...repaint the motor as it is peeling and showing some small leak/seepage around the gaskets. Here are some pics of the first day..more to follow:
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<span style="font-size: 17pt">Great winter project Al. And, thanks for taking us along. Can't believe its been SEVEN years!!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]</span>
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Time flies when you`re restoring '69`s [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
While your at it......be sure to clean them tires too [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] Another fun project. Dan |
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More teardown progress...its so easy to take apart....so many parts!!!!
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Lookin good Al! Keep up the good work.
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AL, I had a friend that passed in 2003 that bought a COPO just like yours new.
How much history do you have?,his was a 4 speed black on black. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img] |
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Looking Good!!!!........... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyfever</div><div class="ubbcode-body">AL, I had a friend that passed in 2003 that bought a COPO just like yours new.
How much history do you have?,his was a 4 speed black on black. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img] </div></div> Sorry to hear about your friend..my car is out of Buffalo NY..and is Fathom green/black interior. I have info on the first three owners. Albert |
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NICE!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alss</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyfever</div><div class="ubbcode-body">AL, I had a friend that passed in 2003 that bought a COPO just like yours new.
How much history do you have?,his was a 4 speed black on black. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img] </div></div> Sorry to hear about your friend..my car is out of Buffalo NY..and is Fathom green/black interior. I have info on the first three owners. Albert</div></div> Thanks AL pic shows up black for me,I think his brother has his COPO,love these chevelle's! |
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Nothin' beats a black '69 Chevy with a big block and 4spd.! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/worship.gif[/img]
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A little refreshing on an already perfect car.
This will keep it tip top, you see some cars ending up showing their age, not this old girl. Ryan |
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Keep the pics coming Al. Gotta love those porcupine heads!!!!!!!!!!!
Kurt |
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Albert,
I primer all my engines....you gonna primer this block? Dan |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Albert,
I primer all my engines....you gonna primer this block? Dan </div></div> Does that hold up better to the heat? Or does it look better from the get go? |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Postsedan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Albert,
I primer all my engines....you gonna primer this block? Dan </div></div> Dan/ryan..I primed it the first time..it was in pretty good shape over all..maybe less than 5% was looking shabby/peeling a little..so I will primer it again for sure.! |
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Neat car Al! I guess I should pay better attention. Neat thread to make the winter go a little quicker [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Such a cool car.
Ryan |
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That's me lifting the motor out with one hand. We just hooked up the hoist for a back-up.
http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/da...7-img_2132.jpg |
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Bill,
Your other hand was holding a Diet Snapple [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif[/img] Dan |
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[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/haha.gif[/img]
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If you use an automotive grade DTM primer and topcoat with a automotive enamel it will last a long time. Use a spray gun instead of the cheap rattle cans.
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The best primer to use is SPI brand epoxy primer reduced with alittle thinner . We get everything prepped and spray a couple of thin coats ,let it set a few hours then top coat. Spray it thin so the grain of the cast still shows. Blocks never had a lot of paint from the plant. Also use light grey orange covers better.Epoxy goes down first on all bare metal surfaces that we do. Even under all filler.
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X2 on the SPI, red oxide, and use a good SS urethane orange flattened to 70%. Love your fathom green car!!
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Al......As long as it's out......Just put an LS in it.........LOL
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Al......As long as it's out......Just put an LS in it.........LOL
</div></div> Ken..I do have a LS project coming up..just not thiss car! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] thanks for the input guys..still shopping primers..last time I used a acid etch primer and duplicolor..but using better paint interests me..I'll look into that more. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] |
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Ken..I do have a LS project coming up..just not thiss car!
_____________________________________________ Please do tell [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Dan |
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Al
Can I have the engine [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img] and the m-22 while I am begging! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] Nice car! |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 9566 BA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Al
Can I have the engine [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img] and the m-22 while I am begging! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] Nice car! </div></div> There is a silver lining to Jeff begging [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img] Dan |
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 9566 BA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Al
Can I have the engine [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/Can-I-Have-It.gif[/img] and the m-22 while I am begging! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] Nice car! </div></div> Hmmmm I do have a spare ZL-1.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/dunno.gif[/img] |
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Dam the shop is a mess!..clean up day today:)
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A messy shop often means lots of work is getting done/no time to clean up........BTDT!!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bill Rose</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A messy shop often means lots of work is getting done/no time to clean up........BTDT!! </div></div>
I had to look up BTDT..... BTDTGTTS Ryan |
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On to valve spring replacement..pretty cool tool..worked very well!
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Cool! Another tool I can borrow...What stops the valve from dropping, when the head is still bolted down? Air in the plug hole?
Forget that question/I just noticed the air hose. |
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I have that same spring tool. It's the best way to go if you're not pulling the heads.
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Had that when working on our racecar. It needed spring replacement every other run.
Works great until someone pull the air hose for you... Jan |
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replaced the rear main seal as it was leaking..got most of the cleaning done and have the cam and valvetrain back in..now to clean the pan and timing covers:
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...8-img_2182.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...9-img_2183.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...0-img_2184.jpg https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1-img_2186.jpg |
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<span style="font-size: 20pt"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #FF6600">Lookin' GOOD Albert - can't wait to hear it run</span></span> :-)</span>
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